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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,801.42, 372,326.00 and 148,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,801.42, 372,326.00 and 148,942.76 is: 205,541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,801.42 : 372,326.00 = 148,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,801.42/372,326.00 = 148,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,801.42x = 372,326.00 × 148,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,801.42x = 55,455,259,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,455,259,453.42/269,801.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,541.03

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